Dogtopia of Anaheim Hills has been operating since 2015 and handles everything from daycare to boarding, training, and grooming in one location. The staff knows dogs well and genuinely seems to enjoy the work, which makes a difference when you’re leaving your dog in someone else’s care for the day.

The facility itself is built to handle dogs of different sizes and temperaments, with separate spaces so that a nervous five-pound dog isn’t getting knocked around by an enthusiastic seventy-pound Lab. They focus on letting dogs socialize and burn energy during daycare hours, which means your dog will probably sleep well that night. If your dog has specific behavioral issues or just needs some structure, they offer training services too. The grooming and spa side of things covers the basics—baths, nail trims, and other treatments that save you from doing it at home.

What actually matters when you drop your dog off is whether the staff will notice if something’s wrong, and whether they’ll call you if your dog seems off. That’s the kind of thing that separates a decent facility from one that’s just warehousing dogs for hours. From what I’ve seen, Dogtopia takes note of each dog’s personality and energy level when they arrive, so they’re not throwing every dog into the same play group regardless of how they’d interact.

If you live in or near Anaheim Hills and need a spot that can handle multiple services—maybe daycare on Wednesdays and a grooming appointment on Friday, then boarding over a weekend trip—having everything under one roof saves time. You’ll want to call ahead about their current availability and get a sense of how they run things before your first visit, especially if your dog has any behavioral quirks or health considerations the staff should know about.